A couple of new members were recently appointed to open positions on the United Soybean Board. This of course now makes them high-ranking government officials from the “M” states.
Omega-3 Pork gets USDA Label Approval
This is great news for a Manitoba company that just doesn’t give up. Why has it been such slow slugging? “We’re the first,” says company president Willie Hoffmann of Winnipeg, MB Canada.
On June 8, Prairie Orchard Farms, under its Verdancia Farms Trademark, officially received label approval from the USDA to market their naturally Enriched Omega-3 Pork in the United States. This means the meat processor is the first naturally enriched Omega-3 pork producer to receive USDA approval in North America.
Farm Podcasting Proven
One of the first agricultural podcasts is the Swinecast. I’ve been following it’s development since early last year and I can tell you this is no longer some sort of unproven concept. Ask Dennis Erpelding at Elanco Animal Health what he thinks. Kudos to Ned Arthur for taking a bold step into the new media world. We’re getting there buddy! I hope no one believes that a company like Eli Lilly would invest in this new technology without serious thought and the belief that it is helping them accomplish their customer communication goals.
CMA Music Fest Photo Album
I took a few more pictures at the CMA Music Festival than I posted. They’re all uploaded into a Flickr photo album for you if you’d like to browse them. You can find it here: CMA Music Festival Photo Album (442 photos)
Tractor Signing
All of the celebrities that raced today signed this New Holland tractor which will be auctioned off on Ebay soon.
Michael Peterson Performance
After the tractor race and announcements Michael Peterson and band performed for the crowd.
Drawing Winners Announced
img class=”right” src=”http://zimmcomm.biz/images/music/cma-06-63.jpg” alt=”Michael Peterson & Elizabeth” />There were two winners to pick today and to help Michael Peterson out Elizabeth came up on stage.
Wade Hayes Wins Tractor Race
The winner of the first ever New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race is Wade Hayes, pictured here with Michael on stage.
Tanya Tucker The Tractor Racer
The last contestant in today’s tractor race was Tanya Tucker. Boy did the crowd love her.
Selective Service Director Races
One of the contestants in today’s tractor race was the Hon. William Chatfield, Director of the Selective Service System. He’s on the left btw.